Leigh Newman comes up with the intimidating but crucial ideas we all need to examine. Take the plunge. It may change your life.

Illustration: Jen Troyer

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Taking a bus costs 10 cents in Nicaragua. Working out at a gym? Sixteen dollars a month. But ask yourself, Do I really want to live in Central America, thousands of miles from my family and friends? The time to figure out if you need to save more—or take Spanish lessons—is now.